HB4923

Health occupations: physical therapists; jurisprudence examination requirement for certain health professions; eliminate. Amends secs. 16329, 16335, 17826, 18307 & 18309 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16329 et seq.) & adds secs. 17428, 17828 & 18310.

Introduced·9/11/25
Introduced Text

Michigan HB4923 eliminates the jurisprudence examination requirement for physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, and occupational.

Michigan HB4923 amends the Public Health Code to eliminate the requirement for applicants to pass a jurisprudence examination related to the practice of physical therapy or practice as a physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy, or practice as an occupational therapy assistant. The bill also modifies the fees for optometry and physical therapy licensure, including application processing, examination, and license fees. The board is prohibited from promulgating rules that diminish competition or exceed the minimum level of regulation necessary to protect the public.

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History

Sep 16, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/11/2025

Sep 11, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Matthew Bierlein

Sep 11, 2025

House

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